Understanding the councillor attraction challenge 2016

I was asked to stand for council

I had an issue I wanted to get fixed

I had a general interest in planning

I had a general interest in environmental issues

I wanted to keep rates down

I wanted to represent a particular community group

I have a general interest in politics

I was unhappy with the existing council

I wanted to contribute to my community

I was ready for a new challenge

I had a family history of involvement on council

To improve the diversity of elected councillors

Other (please specify)